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Dreaming of making your debut on TV? Here, acting teacher Liz T. shares her tips for how to audition for a TV show...
Want to be on TV? You'll first need to get some acting training under your belt, and establish a strong knowledge of current dramas and comedies on TV. Then what? Here are your next steps...
Film Yourself
Because its TV, casting directors will want to see how you look and act on a screen as opposed to a stage in a live theater. At home, try filming yourself on an iPhone, M …
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How to Audition for a TV Show | 5 Steps for Success

Dreaming of making your debut on TV? Here, acting teacher Liz T. shares her tips for how to audition for a TV show...
Want to be on TV? You'll first need to get some acting training under your belt, and establish a strong knowledge of current dramas and comedies on TV. Then what? Here are your next steps...
Film Yourself
Because its TV, casting directors will want to see how you look and act on a screen as opposed to a stage in a live theater. At home, try filming yourself on an iPhone, M

5 Tips for Surviving the Audition Waiting Room

Ready for your big break? Auditions can be nerve-wracking - and the time you spend sitting in the waiting room before the audition is often where your nerves get the best of you. To help you get prepared, take a look at these 5 acting audition tips from Brooklyn, NY teacher Caitlin G.:
If you're an actor going on an audition, you already have enough to worry about. What am I wearing? Is my resume updated? Do I know where I'm going?
And then there's the acting part of it.
On top of all

Introduction to Voice Acting: Books & Resources to Check Out

When it comes to the performing arts, voice acting attracts some of the most fiercely dedicated enthusiasts, despite the relative anonymity compared to acting on stage or on screen. In the old days, radio dramas were the most common inspiration for aspiring voice actors. Today, its animation.
The key component of voice acting, even more than secrecy and seclusion, is versatility. An in-demand voice actor may be called upon to provide the pipes for a cartoon rabbit in a kid's show on Friday, a

10 Party Dance Moves You Need in Your Life Right Now

Long days, hot nights, and summer weddings all add up to one thing: epic dance parties. If you're feeling a bit shy about shaking your groove thing, don't sweat it! I usually think the best dancer at the party is the guy or gal who's having the most fun, regardless of their dancing skills.
Here are all the best party dance moves you need to heat things up this summer on the dance floor.
1. Step With the Beat
To start out, get comfortable on the dance floor by stepping back and forth

Dance Careers: On Stage and Behind the Scenes

Do you love dance, but aren't sure if you're mentally or physically prepared to devote years toward becoming a professional dancer? Dance is a fun, creative, and even life-changing hobby, but it can be even more than that. No matter what your academic interests, you can find a job that harnesses your love for the stage.
In reality, ballet companies and other dance troupes only make up a tiny, elite percentage of dance-related employment opportunities. You might be surprised at the volume and va